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Get Picked: Tips, Tricks and Tools for Creating Irresistible Speaker Proposals
“If you know your stuff, you should be on stage. People believe people on stage. But how to get there? How…to get picked? Read this book.”
Peter Shankman, Corporate Keynote Speaker
Founder, Shankminds Business Masterminds
Just about everyone is an expert in something. Get Picked will show you how to take what you know and pitch yourself as a conference or workshop presenter. Getting in front of an audience that is eager to learn from you is the ideal way to raise your profile as a thought-leader, grow your career, build your business, move your message or simply feel good about helping others. Executives, entrepreneurs, business owners, educators, artisans, ministry leaders – anyone can showcase their expertise with a conference audience.
But before that can happen, you have to get picked to speak. And that means your speaker proposal has to be irresistible, so it stands out from the crowd. Get Picked will teach you what you need to know to create a proposal that will make your presentation a must-include session at the conference of your choice. You’ll learn valuable tips and tricks to take your speaker proposal to the next level and knock the socks off the selection committee.
Put your best foot forward and Get Picked!
Peter Shankman, Corporate Keynote Speaker
Founder, Shankminds Business Masterminds
Just about everyone is an expert in something. Get Picked will show you how to take what you know and pitch yourself as a conference or workshop presenter. Getting in front of an audience that is eager to learn from you is the ideal way to raise your profile as a thought-leader, grow your career, build your business, move your message or simply feel good about helping others. Executives, entrepreneurs, business owners, educators, artisans, ministry leaders – anyone can showcase their expertise with a conference audience.
But before that can happen, you have to get picked to speak. And that means your speaker proposal has to be irresistible, so it stands out from the crowd. Get Picked will teach you what you need to know to create a proposal that will make your presentation a must-include session at the conference of your choice. You’ll learn valuable tips and tricks to take your speaker proposal to the next level and knock the socks off the selection committee.
Put your best foot forward and Get Picked!
147 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 28, 2016
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June 28, 2016
A smart, witty, and essential guide for aspiring public speakers!
Authors Aurora Gregory and David Pitlik deliver a fresh perspective on tried-and-true methods, steering you away from the pitfalls of public speaking so you can get picked.
Whether you’re looking to build your resume, strengthen your LinkedIn profile, or kickstart a new career, Get Picked will teach you how to find conferences that work for your expertise, how to effectively pitch to them, and how to deliver a compelling speech worth listening to.
Their in-depth, proven methods for writing an irresistible speaker proposal keeps you ahead of the game. From writing session titles to creating drama to constructing a session story, you’ll never have to guess if your speaker proposal is worthwhile.
All their instructions are well written and easy to understand, and I appreciated the humor throughout the book to keep me entertained. The resources on writing a speaker bio, speaker submission samplers, and dos and don’ts were a fantastic surprise, once again making this book so valuable to me as a pitching speaker.
If you’re ready to head into the speaking arena, then Get Picked is the perfect companion for any new speaker.
Authors Aurora Gregory and David Pitlik deliver a fresh perspective on tried-and-true methods, steering you away from the pitfalls of public speaking so you can get picked.
Whether you’re looking to build your resume, strengthen your LinkedIn profile, or kickstart a new career, Get Picked will teach you how to find conferences that work for your expertise, how to effectively pitch to them, and how to deliver a compelling speech worth listening to.
Their in-depth, proven methods for writing an irresistible speaker proposal keeps you ahead of the game. From writing session titles to creating drama to constructing a session story, you’ll never have to guess if your speaker proposal is worthwhile.
All their instructions are well written and easy to understand, and I appreciated the humor throughout the book to keep me entertained. The resources on writing a speaker bio, speaker submission samplers, and dos and don’ts were a fantastic surprise, once again making this book so valuable to me as a pitching speaker.
If you’re ready to head into the speaking arena, then Get Picked is the perfect companion for any new speaker.
June 29, 2016
One of my favorite parts about this book is that it simply advise. Gregory and Pitlik go above and beyond to ensure the reader not only understands the content but can take action immediately. It's refreshing to have tips, examples and guides directly in the book so you can start implementing now.
June 27, 2018
Excellent resource
This book is chock full of practical actionable steps to start or grow a speaking career. Starting with finding your audience and moving through the development of presentations and what to do after the speaking session, this is a spectacular tool for anybody looking to enhance their public speaking.
This book is chock full of practical actionable steps to start or grow a speaking career. Starting with finding your audience and moving through the development of presentations and what to do after the speaking session, this is a spectacular tool for anybody looking to enhance their public speaking.
October 10, 2018
Fantastic book for those who want to become speakers.
June 29, 2016
Have you ever sat in a conference listening to a speaker and thought to yourself, albeit humbly, “I could do that… and probably even better.”? But, there you sit in the audience while someone else was picked to speak.
I have been on stage since high school as an entertainer, a trainer, and currently, a pastor. It’s only recently that I’ve begun to consider speaking at conferences. I have much to learn, but fortunately, I now have expert help in my corner.
Maybe you’re a church leader who teaches regularly, a business person who gives in-house presentations often, or a writer longing to promote your works. Since you’re reading this, chances are you have something to offer and you long to spread your influence beyond your own organization.
If speaking at conferences is your goal, you need to develop a speaker proposal that will make you stand out from the crowd.
Aurora Gregory and David Pitlik have just released Get Picked: Tips, Tricks and Tools for Creating Irresistible Speaker Proposals. I was fortunate enough to get an advance copy of the book to preview and have loved it from the Introduction.
Remember that feeling on the grade school playground when all the kids gathered to play a game? Each captain alternately picked players from the crowd. The knot in your stomach kept growing tighter and tighter with every passing turn…
Funny how some things in life never change. Submitting yourself to speak at an important industry conference is just like being back on that dusty playground. No matter how successful you’ve become in your professional life, once again someone else is deciding your fate…
But that doesn’t mean there’s nothing you can do to dramatically improve your odds of getting chosen.
Get Picked is very well written, well organized and filled with insightful and extremely practical help for the novice, the experienced, and the most ADD among us. It is organized into six very readable, even scannable, chapters with Pro Tips (learned from decades of being in the trenches) and helpful list of concise reminders and summaries of “The Big Takeaways” for each chapter.
The authors guide us along the journey to find the place to speak, create the proposal to convince the organizers to entrust their audience to us, to polishing the actual presentation we give, and the follow up afterward.
Introduction: Start by Choosing Yourself
Chapter 1: What’s in It for Me?
Chapter 2: Finding Conferences and Events to Speak At
Chapter 3: Getting Started with Your Speaker Proposal
Chapter 4: Creating a Speaker Proposal That Gets Picked
Chapter 5: Crafting a Great Presentation
Chapter 6: Resources and Helpful Hints
The insights on Crafting a Great Presentation alone are worth way more than the price of the book. Throughout the book, Aurora and David pass on “Tips, Tricks, and Tools” they learned over decades in the trenches to help prepare you (and me) for success. This is not theory. The advice clearly comes from veterans who have helped individuals and top organizations tell their story. Now they are ready to help you and me tell our stories.
I just saw the movie, Creed yesterday. I can’t help but think of the imagery of being in the fight encouraged by knowing who are in my corner.
I have been on stage since high school as an entertainer, a trainer, and currently, a pastor. It’s only recently that I’ve begun to consider speaking at conferences. I have much to learn, but fortunately, I now have expert help in my corner.
Maybe you’re a church leader who teaches regularly, a business person who gives in-house presentations often, or a writer longing to promote your works. Since you’re reading this, chances are you have something to offer and you long to spread your influence beyond your own organization.
If speaking at conferences is your goal, you need to develop a speaker proposal that will make you stand out from the crowd.
Aurora Gregory and David Pitlik have just released Get Picked: Tips, Tricks and Tools for Creating Irresistible Speaker Proposals. I was fortunate enough to get an advance copy of the book to preview and have loved it from the Introduction.
Remember that feeling on the grade school playground when all the kids gathered to play a game? Each captain alternately picked players from the crowd. The knot in your stomach kept growing tighter and tighter with every passing turn…
Funny how some things in life never change. Submitting yourself to speak at an important industry conference is just like being back on that dusty playground. No matter how successful you’ve become in your professional life, once again someone else is deciding your fate…
But that doesn’t mean there’s nothing you can do to dramatically improve your odds of getting chosen.
Get Picked is very well written, well organized and filled with insightful and extremely practical help for the novice, the experienced, and the most ADD among us. It is organized into six very readable, even scannable, chapters with Pro Tips (learned from decades of being in the trenches) and helpful list of concise reminders and summaries of “The Big Takeaways” for each chapter.
The authors guide us along the journey to find the place to speak, create the proposal to convince the organizers to entrust their audience to us, to polishing the actual presentation we give, and the follow up afterward.
Introduction: Start by Choosing Yourself
Chapter 1: What’s in It for Me?
Chapter 2: Finding Conferences and Events to Speak At
Chapter 3: Getting Started with Your Speaker Proposal
Chapter 4: Creating a Speaker Proposal That Gets Picked
Chapter 5: Crafting a Great Presentation
Chapter 6: Resources and Helpful Hints
The insights on Crafting a Great Presentation alone are worth way more than the price of the book. Throughout the book, Aurora and David pass on “Tips, Tricks, and Tools” they learned over decades in the trenches to help prepare you (and me) for success. This is not theory. The advice clearly comes from veterans who have helped individuals and top organizations tell their story. Now they are ready to help you and me tell our stories.
I just saw the movie, Creed yesterday. I can’t help but think of the imagery of being in the fight encouraged by knowing who are in my corner.
February 12, 2017
A wonderful book that has some great insight as to how to get yourself recognized and chosen for conferences and other speaking engagements. I appreciated the simplicity of the book. It was not convoluted, but still gave a significant amount of information that is valuable for anyone looking to be a public speaker.
June 28, 2016
As a speaker, professional development is key to improving skills and being successful. I really enjoyed Get Picked. It was easy to read, the tips won't take years to implement, and the examples are wonderful. The authors don't just tell you what you need to do, they show you. I know it's a good book and I'm learning something when my highlighter is out and I'm taking notes. If you are a speaker, this isn't a book you read just once. It will become your reference and guide for anytime you want to submit a proposal. If you are a speaker, I recommend Get Picked.
June 28, 2016
This book is a great resource for entrepreneurs. It offers experience-based information on crafting a speaker proposal that will get you picked as speaker at conferences. It also covers how to find conferences and speaking opportunities, how to craft a killer presentation, and what to do after. The information is organized and easily understandable with real-world information that you can immediately implement.
Every entrepreneur or business owner should have this on their shelf.
Every entrepreneur or business owner should have this on their shelf.
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